Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

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That night, Jiang Baili, the negotiator of the Ninth Army, had just finished dinner and was preparing for the negotiations tomorrow.The company commander of the security company, who was in charge of Jiang Baili's entire trip to Nanjing, walked in with a surprised face and reported.

"Report to attend, the negotiator of the Northeast Army hopes to see you, and is waiting outside the door now, and he is bringing a lot of gifts... >

"Zhang Xueliang's Northeast Army...>

"The commander-in-chief is indeed right: this Zhang Xueliang is simply incomparable with his father. Our army has only dispatched two main divisions, and the commander-in-chief of the Northeast Army who holds an army of 30 is given to the commander-in-chief." Scared...>

"Sensei, what do you mean, the commander-in-chief already knew in Jinan, Shandong: the Northeast Army is the first local force that intends to compromise with us, so the commander-in-chief is amazing...>

Chief of Staff Jiang Baili nodded noncommittally, and then seemed to think of something.Facing the guard company commander in front of him, he asked back with doubts: "Company commander Wang, how do you know that the negotiator of the Northeast Army is planning to come and compromise with us...>

"Sensei, you don't know...>

"Eh? Let's hear it, there are rumors outside... >

"Commander-in-Chief, the situation is as follows...>

"Hehe. It seems that our temporary ally He Yingqin and Minister He are still unwilling to be lonely." Chief of Staff Jiang Baili couldn't help but let out a sigh of emotion.

Then, facing the company commander of the guard in front of him, he analyzed the specific source of the rumor in a burst of blood: "No accident, this rumor must have come from the Central Army. Such a big commotion is nothing more than trying to get the Central Army The influence of the army to win over the enemy generals behind the scenes. Reduced to the minimum. In the absence of the slightest solution, the central "government" had no choice but to let our Ninth Army be taken advantage of. Push us to the forefront and let our Ninth Army , to bear the wrath of the major local forces. And the Central Army is to reap the benefits of the fisherman and reap the benefits."

The voice fell.The company commander of the guard immediately became anxious, and hurriedly said: "Chan seat, what should we do, should we go to the Central Army for trouble?"

Jiang Baili waved his hand to the guard company commander.With a confident face, he said: "No, if you take advantage of it, you will take advantage of it. As for the rumors outside, we don't have to worry about him at all."

"What you said just now is very good: the Central Army can't eat grapes and say grapes are sour. If you have the ability, you can also give the Northwest Army and the Jinsui Army a front-line battle. In a word: In the face of real strength, any conspiracy , will become vulnerable. Otherwise, the negotiators of the Northeast Army will not be so anxious to find us to solve the problem in private... >

Having said that, Jiang Baili's complexion has unknowingly returned to seriousness.Facing the company commander of the guard who was still looking excited, he ordered: "What are you still doing in a daze, immediately send the negotiator of the Northeast Army, the chief of the general staff of the Northeast Army, Rong Zhen, to our reception room, and I will go to the reception room immediately See him, and deal with the Northeast Army first."

"Yes, attend...>

In the reception room, after several 10 minutes of pleasantries, the two battlefield veterans directly led the conversation to the content of the negotiation.Rong Zhen, the chief of staff of the Northeast Army, who seemed to be impatient, spoke first.

"Brother Baili, I believe you know the purpose of my coming here now... >

"In addition, I also want to warn Brother Baili that although your army has deployed two full main divisions in the Liaodong Peninsula, what I want to say is that our Northeast Army is not a vegetarian. According to the words of Commander-in-Chief Zhang of the Northeast Army Said: At worst, [-] troops from the other two provinces will be directly dispatched to the south, and the Ninth Army will decide a victory in the Liaodong Peninsula. I believe that your army does not want to see this kind of result. Therefore, I hope that your two armies can get along peacefully sooner... >

Facing Rong Zhen who spoke righteously in front of him, a sneer quickly flashed across Jiang Baili's face.Because he knew that at this time, the more tough the other party showed himself, the more scared the other party was.Because, everyone knows that the troops of the Northeast Army in Heilongjiang and Jilin cannot move.Because these two armies were set up against the Kwantung Army of North Korea and Japan and the old Maozi army of the Soviet Union.

Now, as the chief of staff of the Northeast Army, Rong Zhen, even said such stupid things.To directly explain one thing, the various pressures on the shoulders of Zhang Xueliang, the commander-in-chief of the Northeast Army, have been increasing.At this moment, Zhang Xueliang urgently needs to make up his relationship with him, concentrate his energy, and ensure his dominance over the three eastern provinces.

Jiang Baili's complexion was covered by a serious look again, and he said: "Brother Rong Zhen, since you have already said so, I, Jiang Baili, am not a hypocritical person...>

After the guard company commander quickly placed a map showing the three northeastern provinces in front of the two of them, Jiang Baili also picked up a pencil, drew a curved line on the Liaodong Peninsula, and said. [

"Brother Rong Zhen, I hope that the Northeast Army can hand over all areas south of Yingkou, Haicheng, Xiuyan, and Dandong to my Ninth Army...>

"This is impossible..." Chief of Staff Rong Zhen exclaimed just after Jiang Baili's voice fell.Immediately afterwards, it sounded in the reception room.Facing Jiang Baili in front of him, he spoke directly with a serious face.

"Brother Baili. You must know that our Northeast Army has not been defeated. I, Rong Zhen, am not here to seek peace with you, but to make peace. I hope Brother Baili can understand. Otherwise, this negotiation will not continue. It is necessary."

Jiang Baili waved his hand, and after Rong Zhen's anger subsided, he smiled and said, "Brother Rong Zhen, did I tell the Northeast Army to cede these territories to my Ninth Army?"

"It's not a cession. What is that? Could it be that Brother Baili regards me, Rong Zhen, as a fool... >

"It's a deal! My Ninth Army obtained something that Commander-in-Chief Zhang is interested in, in exchange for the right to occupy this area from your army." Jiang Baili said.

Since it is not a cession, it will not have the slightest impact on the reputation of the Northeast Army.Hearing this, Rong Zhen felt nervous.Slowly relax.After all, he is also worried that the negotiations between the two parties will break down and unnecessary wars will be triggered.

Although the Northeast Army with 30 soldiers is not afraid of war.However, once a war starts, it will inevitably cause a large number of military and economic losses.And after several consecutive defeats.Can the Northeast Army, which still needs to defend against the Japanese and Soviets in real time, withstand other losses?

After thinking for a while, Chief of Staff Rong Zhen has agreed to this condition from the bottom of his heart.It's just for the face and image of the Northeast Army.In order to minimize the losses of the Northeast Army as much as possible, he still asked stubbornly.

"Brother Baili. I don't know what your army plans to trade with our Northeast Army. In addition, after your army occupies this area, how can you promise our Northeast Army that you will never invade other areas occupied by our Northeast Army?"

"I'll answer Brother Rong Zhen's first question first." Jiang Baili said confidently, as if he had already settled on the Chief of Staff Rong Zhen in front of him, and would definitely agree to his transaction terms...>

"During two battles with the Northeast Army, two main brigades of the Northeast Army, all senior officers of an artillery regiment, and some ordinary officers and soldiers who were completely loyal to the Northeast Army were captured, totaling 1593 people. In terms of weapons and ammunition, in addition to mortars and wild Cannons and other heavy weapons, remaining rifles, light and heavy machine guns, including captured ammunition, should all be returned to your army...>

"Brother Rong Zhen, are you satisfied with this condition...>

All the senior officers of the two brigades and more than 1000 grassroots backbones, plus a large number of light and heavy weapons returned by the Ninth Army.Rong Zhen believes that with the Northeast Army's sufficient logistical support and manpower, the two powerful main brigades will return to the Northeast Army's combat sequence in a month at the latest.

Although the loss of an artillery regiment equipment is very heartbreaking.However, compared to using a piece of land that has been under the Ninth Army's front, in exchange for two main brigades.This business, no matter who you let it talk about, can be regarded as not suffering...>

Of course, agreeing is agreeing, Rong Zhen didn't show it right away.Under Jiang Baili's gaze, he continued to ask with a serious face: "Brother Baili, what about the second question I just said?"

Before answering the question, Jiang Baili's expression was the same as before, shrouded in seriousness again.Facing Rong Zhen, he said with a serious expression: "Brother Rong Zhen, what I said next, I hope you can promise me with the honor of a soldier: keep absolutely confidential what I just said, and don't tell anyone People reveal "reveal"...>

After Rong Zhen nodded in agreement, Jiang Baili asked unexpectedly: "Brother Rong Zhen, as the chief of staff of the Northeast Army, you also often deal with the Japanese Kwantung Army. From your point of view, the Japanese Kwantung Army's ambitions, even How big is the ambition of the entire Japanese "government"...>

"This...>

However, thinking about the Ninth Army's tough attitude towards Japan, I immediately felt relieved.After thinking about it, he said, "Brother Baili, since you are the one asking me this question, I will tell you the truth from my heart...>

"The Japanese have always had wolfish ambitions for China. From the Japanese Tanaka Memorial a few years ago, we can clearly see that the Japanese have never given up on their desire to destroy themselves."

Having said that, a long sigh slowly came out of Rong Zhen's mouth.Facing Jiang Baili, he opened his mouth and said: "However, looking at the entire Northeast Army, from top to bottom, there are almost only a handful of senior officers who can truly realize this problem. Of course. Even if someone is aware of this problem. In their eyes: It was also ten years before the Japanese launched the war of aggression against China. Even longer.” [

"Ten years is really ridiculous... >

Facing the worried Rong Zhen, he didn't hold back, and said directly: "If the Japanese plan to launch a war ten years later, why is he in such a hurry to launch military provocations against our country again and again on the border between China and North Korea...>

"However, as the saying goes, if you don't want the Northeast Army to defend, my Ninth Army will help you defend. I believe that Brother Rong Zhen should be very clear about my Ninth Army's attitude towards Japan. The reason why my Ninth Army wants Occupy a territory in Liaodong. It is not here to compete with the Northeast Army, but to occupy an area that can threaten the lifeline of the Japanese. And Dandong, which borders North Korea and Japan’s Kwantung Army, is such a place..."

"Once the Japanese want to launch a retaliatory action against our Ninth Army, our Ninth Army can send troops from Dandong if the navy loses to the Japanese. From land, it threatens the safety of the Japanese Kwantung Army in North Korea. Give me the first The Ninth Army has left a way of retreat that can threaten the Japanese, so that they will not be passively beaten after the outbreak of the war...>

"Brother Rong Zhen, this is the end of the story. I believe that you have seen my sincerity. I don't know these things. Can I convince you that my Ninth Army has no intention of competing with your army for territory in Liaoning... >

Rong Zhen was shocked, especially after carefully looking at the map according to Jiang Baili's combat strategy.I was directly shocked by the huge strategic concept of the Ninth Army.Then, he took a long breath and spoke.

"Brother Baili, I am not as good as you. Even the entire Northeast Army is not as good as the Ninth Army. While we are still thinking about expanding our territory in the country, your army is already thinking about how to deal with the invasion of foreign enemies. Since Brother Baili is so powerful Tell me all the secrets, if my Northeast Army still refuses to agree, then it is a bit unreasonable. Brother Baili, here, on behalf of the Northeast Army, I solemnly agree to your army's request. Along the Yingkou, Haicheng, Dandong line and beyond All areas in the South will be under the jurisdiction of your army. After the formal armistice agreement is signed tomorrow, our Northeast Army will begin to withdraw."

After Rong Zhen's voice fell, Jiang Baili said unwillingly: "Brother Rong Zhen, I, Jiang Baili, also represent the Ninth Army to assure you that after my Ninth Army enters Liaodong, it will never seize any city in the three northeastern provinces from the Northeast Army." ...>

Rong Zhen, negotiator of the Northeast Army, left within half an hour, and Yan Xishan, negotiator of the Northeast Army, followed closely behind in Jiang Baili's reception room.

Compared with Rong Zhen, the negotiation with representative Yan Xishan was much easier.After all, Jiang Baili did not intend to seize any territory from Yan Xishan.

It was defeated by the Ninth Army, followed by the Central Army.Two consecutive military strikes had reduced Yan Xishan's army by two-thirds.Of course, this is not the most important thing. With the continuous success of Lao Jiang's money and official position offensive, a large number of senior generals who were originally loyal to Yan Xishan rebelled one after another.Yan Xishan, whose strength had already shrunk by a large amount, felt even more stretched and insufficient to ensure the safety of Shanxi Province.

Faced with Li Guosheng's attractive offer of all the officers and equipment of the Jinsui Army who could expand the three main divisions at any time, Yan Xishan, the negotiator, agreed without even thinking about it.

In the end, under Jiang Baili's repeated threats and insistence, the two large coal mines near the junction of Henan and Hebei in Shanxi fell directly into the hands of the Ninth Army.At the same time, in order to ensure the safety of mining and transportation in two large coal mines.Jiang Baili directly won the right to garrison two garrison battalions at the location of the two major coal mines...

Of course, apart from the two coal mines and the garrison rights that are directly related to Yan Xishan's interests, several cities in the north of Henan Xinxiang, including Anyang, Hebi, and Puyang, which had been abandoned by Yan Xishan's Jinsui Army, were all handed over to Under the jurisdiction of the Ninth Army.Open a safe channel for Shanxi coal mine resources to enter Shandong Province smoothly.

Feng Yuxiang, the commander-in-chief of the Northwest Army, suffered two military defeats in a row. Under the temptation of Lao Jiang's position and money, his subordinates betrayed one after another...>

Facing the Northwest Army that was on the verge of falling apart, the powerful Ninth Army directly shocked every senior general in the Northwest Army who held real power.In order not to weaken the strength and power in his hands, and in order not to offend the new star hardline warlord in the country.The negotiator of the Northwest Army was very polite in front of Jiang Baili.

In addition, Shijiazhuang was occupied by Han Fuqu, an old friend of the Ninth Army.After a very simple fight, the entire southeastern part of Hebei, including Xingtai, Handan, Hengshui, and Cangzhou, was all owned by the Ninth Army.

Because of the strong front of the Ninth Army on the Central Plains battlefield, coupled with the strong strength shown by the Ninth Army after its expansion, among the major warlord forces in China.The Central Plains War, which affected the entire situation in China, finally ended with the overall victory of the Central Army and the Ninth Army.

The negotiation is over, the entire Liaodong Peninsula, the southeast of Hebei, and the northeast of Henan...>